GEM FELLOWSHIP COHORT

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for GEM FELLOW ADMINISTRATION/TUITION ASSISTANCE PILOT COHORT (2021). NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to THE NATIONAL GEM CONSORTIUM under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that THE NATIONAL GEM CONSORTIUM is the only source capable of providing the unique supplies and services required for this event. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Headquarters (HQ). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611710 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 11:59 am EDT on September 14, 2021. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .